Society has done a terrible job on marriage. Giving women a lot of expectations of fireworks daily. And when it doesn't happen to their pre-set expectations, they divorce. See other threads on the fucking that the man gets in a divorce. I've told my wife that I love her and am happy, BUT I do not recommend men get married anymore. The deck is so stacked against them.
It's because "marriage" is still defined by outdated parameters.
I look at 21st century marriage as forming a loving PARTNERSHIP.
BOTH work and bring equitable assets to the table.
If things don't work out, you can legally dissolve the partner ship via an equal distribution of the assets.
In my humble OPINION, having kids is a real game changer when it comes to marriage and especially divorce.
Most child support payments are made by men.
Of course, I never wanted kids. My only advice is don't have kids.
I can't / won't ,give any man advice on being a dad or getting divorced with kids.